Hi All,
I am in finance operations and feeling stuck
Couldn’t upgrade myself due to shift timings between 11 am to 8 PM
In finance there is something new called fintech how do i proceed myself to fintech
is the data analytics the new fintech
in need of a job change for a b.com graduate with 5+ years of experience
I understand your situation — fixed shifts can make it hard to study and grow, especially after a long workday. But don’t worry, fintech is not a separate field; it’s finance + technology. With your B.com and 5+ years in finance operations, you already have a strong base. You don’t need to become a coder; focus on roles where finance knowledge is important, like financial analyst or business analyst in fintech companies.
Start small with practical skills like Excel advanced functions, basic SQL, and tools like Power BI. Just 1–2 hours daily is enough if you stay consistent. Apply for roles that match your experience, and slowly move toward fintech-related work. Data analytics is a part of fintech, not the whole thing — so build it step by step, not all at once.
You are not stuck. You are at a transition point where your experience has value, but needs direction and upgrade.
Finance operations gives you a strong base in processes, data, and business workflows. The next step is to move from execution to skill-based roles.
Is data analytics the new fintech?
No. They are related, but not the same.
Fintech → Finance + Technology (payments, lending, digital banking, risk systems)
Data Analytics → Skill used across industries, including fintech
Think of it like this:
Data analytics is a tool, fintech is a domain.
Closest shift from your current role.
What you do:
Work with payment systems, lending platforms, or financial tools
Handle operations with more tech exposure
Why this works:
You already understand finance workflows. You just need tech exposure.
Strong and practical option.
What you need:
Excel (advanced)
SQL
Basic Python (optional but valuable)
Power BI or Tableau
Why this works:
You combine finance knowledge with data skills, which is in high demand.
Less technical than data roles, more business-focused.
What you do:
Gather requirements
Work between business and tech teams
Improve processes
Why this works:
Your operations experience directly translates here.
Stable and growing area.
What you do:
Fraud detection
Regulatory compliance
Transaction monitoring
Why this works:
Finance ops experience is highly relevant.
Your main constraint is not capability. It is:
Lack of upskilling due to shift timings
No clear direction on what to learn
This is solvable with focused effort.
You do not need 5 hours daily. Even 1.5 to 2 hours consistently works.
Best recommendation for you:
Data Analyst in Finance or Business Analyst
Weeks 1 to 3
Excel advanced functions
Basic SQL
Weeks 4 to 6
Power BI or Tableau
Build 2 small projects using finance datasets
Weeks 7 to 8
Resume update
Start applying
Do not present yourself as “finance ops only”
Instead frame it like:
Process optimisation
Data handling and reporting
Error reduction and efficiency improvement
This shifts your profile from execution to analytical thinking
Target roles: Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Fintech Ops
Apply to fintech startups and mid-size firms, they value hybrid profiles
Highlight both finance + data exposure
See, You do not need to restart your career. You need to reposition it.
Fintech is a good direction, but the most practical entry for you is through:
Data analytics in finance
Business analyst roles
Pick one path, build relevant skills in 60 to 90 days, and move.
Your 5 years of experience will then start working for you instead of holding you back.
Thanks Abishek
I am trying to find Fintech related and payment related roles
Fintech is basically finance combined with technology, and your finance background is actually a good starting point. Data analytics is not the same as fintech, but it’s one of the best ways to enter fintech roles. With a B. Com and 5+ years of experience, you can start by learning Advanced Excel, SQL, and basic data analytics tools like Power BI or Python. These skills can help you move into roles like Data Analyst, MIS Analyst, or Financial Analyst in fintech companies, even while working your current shift.